To receive the Developing Countries Membership rate, you must have residency in, must be currently living in, and be a citizen of the qualifying country. Specifically, the mailing address on the application must be in the qualifying country.

The scope of this community includes all agricultural economists and associated economic topics including other social sciences. Pertinent topics are profitability, economics, efficiency, and adoption. Economists often examine the profitability of precision either as individual or bundled technology. The economics at the micro- and macro-scale are being evaluated. The adoption trends of technology in both developed and developing countries are often a sub-theme that economists study. Social science topics may include impacts of technology on the rural household, not just the farming operation.

Proposed activities

Do you want to help put together ISPA’s definition of “precision agriculture” (PA)? Please volunteer by sending your name to president@ispag.org. Definitions of PA are all around the place and we feel it is about time to establish our own. Just recently, the Soil Science Society of America has come up with a new definition of soil. PA has considerably evolved since its infancy and we think we would do a great service to those wondering what PA is all about by establishing the ISPA’s definition of PA. If you have something to say and you want to be part of this initiative, it is time to show up! We will be using a collaboration platform to work that definition out in a sleek and efficient manner.

Precision Herbicide "Blasting" (video):  A new weed technology uses a combination of infrared, sensors, and nozzles to detect plants and aim a blast of herbicide at a spot the size of a nickel.

 

Robot Farmers?  Miniature robot farmers may be the answer to concerns about excess chemical use, food waste, and labor shortages.